Certificate in Agile Performance Management & Performance Appraisals

The Certificate in Agile Performance Management & Performance Appraisals course is a professional training programme focused on managing and measuring employee performance and handling appraisal ratings effectively. It provides knowledge on creating agile performance management systems to attract, retain, and motivate top-performing employees. The course also offers CPD accreditation and practical insights into modern performance appraisal techniques.
It’s available in-person or live online across multiple locations (check upcoming dates).

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In the Certificate in Agile Performance Management & Performance Appraisals course, You will learn to apply the three pillars of the OCD framework - Objectives, Competencies, and Development—to set fair employee performance ratings. The course covers KPIs, OKRs, MSCs, and managing appraisal rating distributions including the use of “snap-ratio.” Additionally, you will gain skills to design effective performance appraisal systems that drive employee motivation, engagement, and business effectiveness.

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This course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and leaders who are involved in performance management, appraisals, compensation, and rewards. It is suitable for HR managers, HR specialists, compensation and benefits professionals, organisational development specialists, and line managers across all industries who want practical, real-world expertise in performance management.

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The programme covers the full performance management lifecycle, including objectives setting (KPIs, OKRs, and agile MSCs), competencies and behaviours, development planning, performance appraisal ratings, distribution curves (bell curve and snap-ratio), appraisal discussions, and linking performance to pay and rewards. Participants also explore next-generation and agile performance management trends.

The course is delivered through highly interactive sessions that include practical case studies, group exercises, real-world examples, and hands-on tools. Participants work collaboratively to test ideas, apply best-practice frameworks, and gain immediately applicable skills in performance management and appraisals.

Yes - This programme is CPD-certified and participants can earn up to 24 CPD points upon successful completion. The course meets international CPD standards and provides recognised professional development for HR and business professionals.

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the in-class assessments will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion, along with applicable partner certification. Participants who do not meet the assessment or attendance requirements will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating the number of hours attended.

The course is led by Robert Mosley, a globally recognised HR and remuneration expert with over 35 years of international experience. He has worked extensively across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa and is widely regarded as a leading authority on performance management, compensation, and rewards.

The course is offered in the Middle East region with options for in-person classroom learning and virtual attendance, depending on the scheduled intake. In-person participants receive printed course materials, while virtual participants receive digital documentation.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the Certificate in Agile Performance Management & Performance Appraisals course, so the earlier you register, the better the rate you’ll secure. Organisations sending multiple participants can also benefit from group booking discounts, making it easier and more cost-effective to train full teams or departments together.

If you’re interested in group bookings or want to check available discounts, contact us at meenquiries@informa.com.

We also provide in-house and fully customised training solutions, where the programme can be tailored to your organisation’s specific goals, strategy needs, or internal capability requirements. For customised or in-company training, reach our Corporate Training Solutions team at cts@informa.com

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Yes, this course is certified by the Balanced Scorecard Institute and the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, George Washington University. Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork, and DMI.

These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals.

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Agile Performance Management is a modern approach to managing employee performance that focuses on continuous feedback, collaboration, and adaptability to meet evolving business needs.

The four common types of performance appraisals are:

• Self-assessment
• Peer assessment
• 360-degree feedback
• Management by Objectives (MBO)

The five pillars of performance management are:

• Goal setting and alignment
• Continuous feedback and coaching
• Employee development
• Recognition and rewards
• Performance evaluation

The four steps of performance appraisal typically include:

• Setting performance standards
• Measuring actual performance
• Comparing performance against standards
• Providing feedback and taking corrective actions